The Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island was established in 1990 at Sandlewood, a local low-income housing project located on the Island. In 1999, a 29,000 square foot facility was built near the Hilton Head School complex off Gumtree Road, the cost of which was paid 100% from donations by local organizations and private donors. For nearly three…
With schools closed and our kids at home, we are starting to see an uptick in video gaming. One of the frustrating things during this time is more gaming, but less activity. Well we have a solution! Video gamers no longer need be couch potatoes – simply pedal to activate the attached controller and play your favorite Xbox games with…
Viacom, Inc. is a global entertainment content company, which connects with audiences through compelling television programs, motion pictures, short-form video, applications, games, brands for consumer products, social media and other entertainment content. Recently Exergame Fitness worked with Viacom and Mountain Dew to provide a fun, interactive experience at their conference with the tWall. This universal training tool provides a fantastic…
As Miami’s first and only public research university, offering bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, FIU is worlds ahead in its service to the academic and local community. Designated as a top-tier research institution, FIU emphasizes research as a major component in the university’s mission. With a student body of nearly 54,000, we are among the top 10 largest universities in…
With runBEAT, personal fitness levels don’t matter; you can run side by side with others while runBEAT keeps track of everyone’s progress. The avatars on the screen react immediately to the changes in each runner’s speed, providing instant feedback during this interactive fitness game. Whether you are going to walk, run, or sprint, the race tracks on runBEAT offer appropriate…
By Dan Lawler, PhD and Bev Bachman, MEd Most students spend hours a day sitting at a desk at school. The science shows that this lack of physical activity not only affects their wellness, but inhibits their academic growth as well. Unfortunately, when they fail to conform quietly to this low-energy environment, we over-diagnose and even punish kids for reacting…
In the second part of this interview learn about how the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Northwest Indiana has taken the next steps in the evolution of fitness with exergaming. Learn about feedback from parents and BGC Alumni. Also the big question, is Exergame a Good Fit for the Boys & Girls Club of America? If you want to…
In this interview learn about how the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Northwest Indiana has taken the next steps in the evolution of fitness with exergaming. This fitness gaming room provides a combination of gaming, technology, and fitness; made FUN! Checkout one of most recent Boys & Girls Club of America installs. We love to see the kids active…
The Healthy Lifestyles strategy of the Boys & Girls Club of America develops young people’s capacity to live healthfully by educating youth about fitness, nutrition and smart decisions. Their activities focus on instilling positive conflict resolution techniques, engaging in positive behaviors, setting personal goals, and building resistance skills that nurture and strengthen their minds and bodies. As technology continues to…
It takes innovative, quality programs designed to empower youth to excel in school and lead healthy, productive lives. Boys and Girls Club of America do whatever it takes to ensure all kids have a great future. As we have seen over the years with more medical studies based on the benefits of physical activity, and academic test scores; Exergame has…
The military’s Morale, Welfare, and Recreation centers are responsible for most activities that are offered on almost all military bases. Exergame Fitness has had a long history of working with these military bases to provide a fun, interactive fitness options for their children and families. At a recent Military base we installed a full room of interactive fitness equipment! Some…
Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals and tertiary care centers in New England. Their reputation for providing complex and innovative care to those in need is built on our four core values: integrity, caring, excellence and safety. Recently as part of their growth in using technology and gamification in their care centers, they introduced…
